Apache Guacamole vs. Parallels Secure Workspace

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apache Guacamole
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. Once installed on a server, all that is needed to access remote desktops is a web browser. Apache Guacamole is free and open source software. It is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, and is maintained by a community of developers that use Guacamole to access their own development environments.N/A
Parallels Secure Workspace
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Parallels Secure Workspace (formerly Awingu) is a unified workspace that offers secure and audited access to company files and legacy, web and SaaS applications in a browser-based workspace, accessible via any browser, on any device. The solution is described by the vendor as non-intrusive, and it builds on top of the user's current architecture. It is deployed as a virtual appliance on all common hypervisors and will connect with standard protocols to your existing IT assets (e.g.…
$90
per year per user
Pricing
Apache GuacamoleParallels Secure Workspace
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Named users subscription
$90
per year per user
Concurrent users subscription
$120
per year per user
Concurrent users perpetual
$250
one-time fee per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Apache GuacamoleParallels Secure Workspace
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsAwingu can be deployed in your cloud of choice (on-prem, cloud or hybrid). Minimum order for named users is 50. Minimum order for concurrent users is 20. We have unique licensing models for M/CSPs!
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Features
Apache GuacamoleParallels Secure Workspace
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Apache Guacamole
8.7
2 Ratings
5% above category average
Parallels Secure Workspace
7.8
1 Ratings
6% below category average
Screen sharing9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer9.12 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Session record8.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Apache GuacamoleParallels Secure Workspace
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(2 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Apache GuacamoleParallels Secure Workspace
Likelihood to Recommend
Apache
Limitations are only the effort you want to have to configure it (correctly).
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Alludo
In situations where we didn't need to pass through local disks, we found Awingu to be a good fit. Especially the multiscreen options in an HTML5 browser are pretty unique to them. The extensive options to do MFA are also very user-friendly.
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Pros
Apache
  • Remote connect to Linux OS
  • Remote connect to Windows OS
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Alludo
  • The most fully featured HTML "remote app" experience
  • Very extensive SSO / MFA support (for example : Azure AD)
  • Multitenant capability
  • Multiscreen capability
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Cons
Apache
  • We have experienced some stability problems (mostly Tomcat related).
  • The interface could be a little more user-friendly.
  • Certain keyboard shortcuts used by Guacamole GUI are impossible to use in the Firefox browser in out-of-the-box configuration.
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Alludo
  • Being only/mainly an HTML5 solution some resources can't be passed through (file shares)
  • Publishing apps to local desktops would be nicer if there was a "add to desktop" shortcut.
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Usability
Apache
it's easy
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Alludo
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Apache
It's easy and free of use, therefore perfect for quick implementations when needed.
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Alludo
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Apache
We have successfully used noVNC for remote access.
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Alludo
Awingu has more features in its HTML5 offering, which is the main advantage it has. Parallels RAS also has a local application which gives it some additional features (passing through drives)
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Return on Investment
Apache
  • The software is 100% open source and free, however, we are not currently utilizing it due to stability problems we have experienced.
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Alludo
  • Users picked up the new way of using the CRM right away, no long process to migrate to the new system
  • Almost no support cases when switching to Awingu
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ScreenShots

Parallels Secure Workspace Screenshots

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